Justice in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ssg. Stanley (Bendorius) Bender
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
1. Ssg. Stanley (Bendorius) Bender Marker
The first line of text about the American Legion post's dedication of this memorial in 2013 was covered by snow in this photo but is discerned from earlier photos of the marker.
U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, on August 17, 1944, near La Lande France. Additional awards, the Croix de Guerre, France's highest military honor, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, seven battle stars.
Erected 2013 by Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1944.
Location. 41° 44.437′ N, 87° 50.86′ W. Memorial is in Justice, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Kean Avenue 0.2 miles south of 81st Street, on the right when traveling north. The memorial in Lithuanian National Cemetery, in front of the cannon near the veterans memorial that can be found just south of the administration building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8201 South Kean Avenue, Willow Springs IL 60480, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
this page online
Regarding Ssg. Stanley (Bendorius) Bender. Stanley Bender was born in West Virginia but later moved with his parents to Chicago. He enlisted in the Army in 1939. On August 17, 1944, serving in France as a staff sergeant with Company E, 7th Regiment, 3rd Division, Bender destroyed two German guns by himself and later led his squad in destroying a German strong point. He was awarded a Medal of Honor in February 1945. Bender moved back to Chicago after the war and was a member of the Darius-Girenas Post before moving back to West Virginia, where he lived until his death in 1994. A 1954 bridge on the West Virginia Turnpike was named after Bender; it was torn down in the 1980s.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia: Stanley Bender.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
2. Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271 cannon and memorial
The memorial to Stanley Bender is immediately in front of the cannon's memorial but is covered by snow in this photo.
2. Facebook: Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271 official page. (Submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
